Olive oil is particularly rich in beneficial monounsaturated fats and contains small amounts of vitamin E and K. Extra virgin olive oil is loaded with valuable antioxidants that have multiple health benefits. It contains anti-inflammatory ingredients and fights chronic inflammation that are major causes of many diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, metabolic syndromes, arthritis and Alzheimer’s.
The main anti-inflammatory effect of olive oil can be attributed to the antioxidants it contains such as oleander which mimics the action of ibuprofen. Extra virgin olive oil protects against cardiovascular disease and illness with a number of mechanisms and properties, protects against inflammation, protects LDL cholesterol from oxidation, improves endothelial function which is the inner walls of blood vessels, contributes to the formation of blood vessels and lowers blood pressure.